Sluice, Channel And Sluice A Swing-Bridges At Vale Royal Locks
Sluice, Channel And Sluice A Swing-Bridges At Vale Royal Locks, Grade II listed sluice in Whitegate and Marton, United Kingdom.
The Vale Royal sluice system incorporates swing bridges and channels that control water flow between different elevations of the River Weaver navigation system.
This infrastructure played a central role in the transportation network during the Industrial Revolution, enabling the movement of goods through England's canal system.
The Grade II listed structure stands as a testament to British hydraulic engineering, demonstrating the technical capabilities of twentieth-century construction methods.
Visitors can access the site through designated pathways, with parking facilities available nearby and viewing points to observe lock operations in action.
The water management system combines contemporary infrastructure with original mechanisms, maintaining its historical functionality for river level control.
Location: Whitegate and Marton
GPS coordinates: 53.22880,-2.54067
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:58
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